Howell man charged in Jackson with child porn after traffic stop

Matthew Efendiev, 38, of Howell, was pulled over in his vehicle on Farmingdale Road about 7 p.m. on Nov. 25, by Officer Tristan Bennett, police said.

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Stephanie Parze family: No Christmas tree, no presents, just prayers she’ll come home

For Subscribers: Stephanie Parze's family usually puts up a huge Christmas display at their home. This year, they just want their missing girl back.

| 18 hours ago

Lone star ticks expand range deeper into NJ, bringing risk of new diseases

The lone star tick is making its way northward in New Jersey. A team of researchers predict this will mean new tick-borne infections across the state.

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Marijuana legalization back in Trenton: Here’s what could happen next

After months of hiatus, the push to legalize marijuana in New Jersey is back on.

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CRACK vs. HEROIN: An unfair system arrested millions of blacks, urged compassion for whites

A racial double standard has been hard-wired into the nation’s drug laws and criminal justice system since the heyday of the crack epidemic and continues today.

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NJ girls soccer: Meet the 2019 All-Shore Team

Morgan Cupo, Julie Eichenbaum, Emma Laudisi, Ranya Senhaji, Lauren Bruno, Reagan Pauwels, Julianne Leskauskas, Katie Coyle are among the honorees.

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NJ swimming: Shore athletes to watch, key dates, top teams for 2019-20 season

A look at the top Shore Conference boys and girls swimmers that have returned this season and a glance at the top boys and girls swimming teams.

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Tinton Falls Apple Street lot, forcibly left vacant for decades, gets filled

Nearly two years after Tinton Falls lifted a deed restriction on a vacant Apple Street lot, the property has been developed into an office building.

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Murky history shrouds the end of Belvedere pool and skating rink in Keansburg

The Belvedere pool and skating rink in Keansburg was a popular gathering spot for a generation of kids before it fell into disrepair.

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Photos: NJ’s top high school football players in 2019

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Stop and Shop donates holiday gifts to 50 area families

Stop & Shop managers and workers from 20 Jersey Shore stores provided holiday gifts to 50 Monmouth and Ocean county families Tuesday.

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Winning lottery numbers for NJ, NY, PA : Are you richer?

Here are the winning lottery numbers for New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Check your tickets.

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Rutgers basketball: Baker, defense spark crucial win over Wisconsin

5 takeaways from an impressive performance at the RAC

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Fake fundraising sites pop up after Jersey City shooting

State police and other agencies are warning about a number of related scams, which the U.S. attorney called "disgusting."

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Jersey City rampage latest in barrage of U.S. hate crimes

A source said one shooting suspect had followed the Black Hebrew Israelite movement, which includes factions labeled hate groups.

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Cooper: NJSIAA moves toward true football state champs

The NJSIAA Advisory Committee pushes forward a proposal to sack Article IX of the Constitution and allow for state champs in football.

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NJ Transit approves $500M bond from EDA

The money will be used to buy 17 locomotives and 600 buses to replace aging equipment.

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Timeline of the Jersey City shooting that left six dead

A shootout in Jersey City Tuesday afternoon left six dead, including two suspects and one police detective. Here's a timeline of the tragic events.

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Before Jets balled, Le’Veon Bell bowled in Boonton

The Jets star, scratched from Sunday's game because of the flu, had a late night at Boonton Lanes, the player and alley manager confirmed.

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Adventure Zone: Bureau of Balance game announced

The McElroy Family and Twogether Studios have unveiled a cooperative roleplaying card game inspired by the hit podcast

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MCPO: Murder charge in Ocean Township Fire

Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni announces an Ocean Township man has been charged with the murder of Jacqueline Terrulli.

10 hours ago

MCPO comments on Jersey City shootings

Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni comments on the shootings in Jersey City

11 hours ago

Lakewood Rabbi Schnall: Social media fuels anti-Semitic crimes

Rabbi Avi Schnall of Lakewood blames social media for stoking the flames of anti-Semitism

11 hours ago

Lakewood Rabbi Schnall: Despite attacks still ‘very blessed to be in America’

Rabbi Avi Schnall of Lakewood, is concerned about anti-Semitic attacks, but still grateful to live in America.

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Lakewood Rabbi Schnall: ‘Many Jewish people have experienced some sort of anti-Semitism’

Rabbi Avi Schnall of Lakewood talks about increase in anti-Semitism incidents in Ocean County.

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Oceanport voters OK $33.8 million in school renovations

It took a few tries, but Oceanport approves $33.8 million in school renovations.

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Ocean fire: Housemate charged with murder of missing Township woman

A three-alarm fire burned down the house of the missing woman on Sept. 12

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The top returning Shore Conference winter track athletes

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Holiday fun for the fam in NYC

You can spend forever in New York and not see every holiday sight. Here are some of the best places for holiday fun for the family.

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No one will play Monmouth and Princeton in basketball, but at least they have each other

The entertaining 4-year series concluded with a thriller Tuesday. They're signing up for more, which is great for the sport in New Jersey.

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Snap falling, but roads still clear.

Snow falling in Neptune, NJ

14 hours ago

More snow at the Jersey Shore

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Snowy conditions on the Garden State Parkway

This morning's snow made for a messy commute on the Garden State Parkway.

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NJ weather: A snowy commute Wednesday

It is going to be a downright nasty morning commute as rain changes to snow.

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Tonight: Jersey Storytellers to hold last show of the season

Purchase your tickets today to join APP at the Asbury Hotel for our live storytelling event on December 11.

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Are you ready for some cornhole? In Keyport, Monday night league is a big hit

Sports broadcaster Jerry Recco, a Hazlet resident, launched the league this fall with modest expectations. It's become a hit.

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A snow covered Asbury Park boardwalk

Greetings from (a snowy) Asbury Park!

16 hours ago

Monmouth basketball: Salnave buzzer-beater sinks Princeton, 67-66

For subscribers: Ray Salnave's 3-pointer as time expired at Jadwin Gym gave the Hawks a dramatic victory for their thieir third straight win.

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Ocean Grove’s Ralph braves the snow

Ralph, our favorite Ocean Grove resident, was braving the snow this morning.

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Starbucks is coming to Route 35 in Hazlet

A fence has gone up around the former Friendly's restaurant on Route 35 in Hazlet, the first sign of an upcoming construction project.

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